Flavour Bias

Denies

Grandfather went into Brother Iyash's room to see his grandson's condition, while I blocked Brother Edgar. The man pulled my hand and led me to the edge of the wall.

“I heard you came here to pick me up?”

I'm afraid, maybe he's just guessing, but I'd better deny. “Persuading, does not mean fetching.” At first I wanted to go home with him. However, after seeing Kak Iyash's condition like this, I can't bear to leave him alone. Moreover, maybe Brother Iyash heard my conversation with Brother Edgar.

The man let go of his grasp.

“If Brother Edgar can not accept Brother Iyash here, you should Brother Edgar go home because Mother needs Brother Edgar.” much more

Brother Edgar did not respond to me, he turned around and was about to walk away.

“Nothing to regret. It's not Edgar's fault. No child asked to be born,” I added.

Instantly he looked. “You know?”

I'm nodding. “Sorry, Icha didn't mean to. Indeed Mother who asked Icha to come here following Brother Edgar.”

“Why did you–” The man's sentence came to a halt when Grandma came carrying a basin filled with room temperature water.

“Sugeng is calling Doctor Seto. Now you can compress Iyash first.”

“Good, Grandma.” I quickly took over the basin from Grandma's hands. Then go to Brother Iyash's room and again ignore Brother Edgar. I didn't mean it that way. However, it may be the circumstances that make everything seem so.

Iyash's brother was still shivering in the cold, but his body felt hot. I squeezed out a small towel, then placed it on top of Brother Iyash's forehead.

“Kak Iyash forgot not to take the medicine,” muttered me while looking at the man. It didn't look on his face the haughty veil that once hurt my heart. The scornful words and insults I've heard should have been forgotten. Maybe at that time his mood was bad so he took it out on me. I hope that after this, no more words will hurt my heart.

I took the towel I had placed on my forehead before, then dipped it back into the basin filled with water, as I was about to repeat the same thing. Someone came and came in.

“Who is sick, Sir?”

“My grandson, Doc.” Grandpa got up and backed off.

I also got up while carrying the basin. Pastri immediately took it from me. “Let Mbak take it to the back.”

I'm nodding. Then I saw the doctor checking on Sister Iyash.

“Before why?” ask Doctor.

“Kak Iyash out of operation Doc.”

“This?”

I'm nodding. “She had a gunshot wound.”

“Oh.” The doctor was worried.

“Kak Iyash is not an infection, ‘kan, Doc?” many fear.

“It does show early symptoms of infection, but, fortunately it can be treated immediately.”

My heart slit until I didn't feel my tears fall. If it wasn't for protecting me, Iyash's sister wouldn't be like this. I slowly felt someone grabbing my shoulder. Then I looked. “Grandma,” call me while hugging her.

“Nothing. Iyash is a strong boy. Ten years ago he had something worse than this,” said Grandma.

“The medicine is there?”

“Kesilang,” replied Grandma, she then explained that I and Kak Iyash came from Jakarta this afternoon.

“Oh, so, this Iyash is still in treatment? Why did you get out of the hospital? Escape?” ask the man in the white coat.

I'm downcast to hear Doctor Seto's accusation. It is also useless because Iyash's sister went away secretly.

“I prescribe medicine. Later Mas Sugeng can take to home.”

Mr. Sugeng nodded immediately.

“I suggest Iyash stay here until completely recovered.” The doctor then replaced the bandage on Kak Iyash's arm.

Iyash's sister grimaced again, before I saw her withholding pain from a syringe.

“Luckily you were quickly handled. Next time don't do this again.”

“Bapak,” says Grandma. Looks like Grandma wants to defend her beloved granddaughter.

“Mom remember when was the last time Iyash was here?”

Grandma nodded.

“Our grandson does not have time for a vacation, even breaks seem rare, maybe sleep is also only one hour a day,” said Juragan Hartanto.

“Grandfather's right. No coincidence, maybe God sent Brother Iyash here to rest,” I replied.

“Tuh, I hear? Marissa also agrees with Mr.”

“Iya. I agree with Icha.”

“Loh, not the same Mr?”

We smile. Same with Iyash.

“Tuh, Yash. You are calm, as long as you are here nothing will make you tired, as tired of you being enslaved by the capital,” said Dr. Seto.

I see Brother Iyash turning his lips back.

“Then excuse me, Sir, Bu.”

“Thank you, Doc,” said Grandma.

Doctor nodded. “Yash, fast healing. Later the medicine do not forget to drink.”

“Quiet, Doc. There is his future wife here, he will take care of Iyash.” Suddenly Grandma grabbed my shoulder.

I stared at Grandma. Why can Grandma conclude that I'm Kak Iyash's future wife. Is it because of my excessive worry?

“Oh, so? So, Iyash is here to introduce a future wife?” seductive Doctor Seto. “Good. Just maybe the time is not right.”

“Ehem.” Finally Brother Iyash cleared his throat. “My head hurts, Doc, can I rest?”

I think Brother Iyash will deny everyone's accusations against us. I'm honestly not good with Brother Edgar here.

“Sure. Then excuse me, come, sir, Bu.”

The doctor immediately came out followed by Mr. Sugeng, then followed by Brother Edgar. While Grandma herself stroked the top of Kak Iyash's head before coming out, as well as Grandpa. I'm getting curious why is Brother Iyash being so hard if he's been raised with love all this time?

“Why are you still here?” ask Brother Iyash.

I was stunned as I wet my throat. I want to ask you about Grandma saying that I am his future wife. I want to hear his rebuttal. However, I can't possibly ask that at the moment.

“Let me come here again to give you medicine.”

“Serah.” Iyash closed his eyes.

I could only sigh to see him back to being tough. I didn't expect much, I didn't want him to fall for me either, just that I wish he could appreciate me here. At least as a person who would take care of her, even if she was this way because of me.

I came out after turning off the lights. Then go to the room that will be my place tonight. However, once inside, I was surprised by the whereabouts of Brother Edgar.

“Looks like we should talk,” said the man who had somehow sat on the bed and waited for me there.

I quickly closed the door. “What?” askaku.

“You didn't say that Iyash was your future husband.”

I'm flabbergasted. And maybe he knew that I was confused as to what to answer.

“OK, I don't want to discuss that, anyway it's none of my business.”

 “Sorry, I heard you talking to Mommy on the phone.”

I just nodded in response to his confession.

“But, why? Why are you here with Iyash?”

“He's the only one who knows the way here.” Although I myself do not know why we can be met here, even until now I do not know what purpose Kak Iyash other than to visit his grandparents.